The City of Madison Police Department is warning residents about a phone scam. Police say they've been contacted by residents saying they're getting phone calls from what they call "unauthorized persons" soliciting funds.

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They say the people calling are using the Madison Fire Department's phone number (601) 856-4354. The city of Madison says the Madison Fire Department does NOT solicit funds from the public in this manner. If you receive a call of this nature, you're asked to report it to the Madison Police Department at (601) 856-6111.